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Analysis Reveals H5N1 Mutations Linked to Human Adaptive Potential

IISc researchers identify mutations in the H5N1 2.3.4.4b clade that increase its ability to infect humans, with several sporadic human cases reported, study finds.

Summary by Phys.org
In recent years, there has been growing concern over the H5N1 influenza virus. It was first identified in birds three decades ago and has now gradually found its way to humans. H5N1 is a strain of the influenza virus harboring type 5 hemagglutinin (H5) and type 1 neuraminidase (N1) surface proteins, which help in viral entry and spread, respectively.

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The Hindu broke the news in India on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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